GRAND National organisers have imposed a booze crackdown at the races to stop unruly attendees from getting too drunk. But what are the new alcohol rules introduced to curb binge drinking at Aintree?

Aintree’s owners, the Jockey Club, signed up to a new plan to stop boozy antics and troublemaking in 2017 following drunken incidents, including nudity, from revellers past.

The stricter rules meant that customers could only purchase a maximum of four alcoholic drinks per transaction at the bar last year.

Speaking at the time, Managing Director of Aintree Racecourse John Baker, said: "The Randox Health Grand National is an opportunity to enjoy the best of jump racing in a fantastic sporting arena with a unique atmosphere.

"We wish for everyone to have an excellent customer experience and as part of this we are continuing to be proactive with our policies towards responsible drinking.

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"Trained service staff will continue to refuse to serve alcohol to anyone at their discretion and entry will be refused to anyone intoxicated and alcohol prohibited from being brought into the enclosures.”

What does the Jockey Club say?

On its website, the Jockey Club website states: “Members of the public are advised that no alcohol can be brought onto the premises and this will be confiscated on arrival by a member of the security team.

“Aintree Racecourse operates a responsible drinking policy and all staff are trained to the highest standards.”

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Grand National 2018: What are the new alcohol rules to stop binge drinking at Aintree?

The Jockey Club is yet to confirm if it will be repeating the four drink enforcement again for 2018.

Water stations were previously placed at bars around the venue to encourage people to hydrate between drinking while free bottles of water will be given to attendees as they exit at the end of the day.

Why were new measures introduced?

The drinks policy forms part of the wider Pace Yourself initiative, a scheme run by Drinkaware and the Racecourse Association.

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It was brought in after drunken shenanigans blighted the image of the Cheltenham Festival in 2016.

Reality stars were caught flashing the paparazzi while members of the public complained of visitors urinating into bottles on public transport on the way home.

More than 150,000 punters on expected to descend upon Aintree Racecourse for the 2018 event.